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Ghazal Srinivas
Kesiraju Srinivas (born 14 October 1966), popularly known as Ghazal Srinivas, is a Ghazal singer, actor, activist, and frame drum player from Hyderabad, India. He holds the Guinness World Record for most languages sung. He did a pioneering work in Telugu Ghazals. He also sings Ghazals in Hindi and Urdu languages. He gave performances in many countries across the world. As part of his peace mission he traveled to war-hit countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, etc. to spread the non-violence movement preached by Mahatma Gandhi. In 2005, he started Ghazal Charitable Trust to promote Ghazals and world peace. Srinivas, a native of Palakol in West Godavari District, was born in Tekkali, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. He worked as a librarian at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bhimavaram and Sainik School, Korukonda, for a decade. He started singing Telugu ghazals in 1986. He uses a frame drum as his only accompaniment. Life Srinivas was born in Tekkali, Srikakulam district o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghazal
The ''ghazal'' ( ar, غَزَل, bn, গজল, Hindi-Urdu: /, fa, غزل, az, qəzəl, tr, gazel, tm, gazal, uz, gʻazal, gu, ગઝલ) is a form of amatory poem or ode, originating in Arabic poetry. A ghazal may be understood as a poetic expression of both the pain of loss or separation and the beauty of love in spite of that pain. The ghazal form is ancient, tracing its origins to 7th-century Arabic poetry. The ghazal spread into South Asia in the 12th century due to the influence of Sufi mystics and the courts of the new Islamic Sultanate, and is now most prominently a form of poetry of many languages of the Indian subcontinent and Turkey. A ghazal commonly consists of five to fifteen couplets, which are independent, but are linked – abstractly, in their theme; and more strictly in their poetic form. The structural requirements of the ghazal are similar in stringency to those of the Petrarchan sonnet. In style and content, due to its highly allusive nature, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sainik School, Korukonda
Sainik School at Korukonda informally began on 10 September 1961. The school was formally founded by its first Principal (school), principal, Commander Trevor De Almeida, on 18 January 1962, when the first batch of 205 students had joined. Overview The building which is now Sainik School was originally named Alak Appala Kondayamba Vijayaram Palace. It was built in 1911 by Maharaja Vijayaram Gajapathi Raju as his country residence, and later bequeathed to his second son Dr. Vijayanand Gajapathi Raju, Padmabushan, (P.V.G. Raju) LLD, a Member of Parliament and a great cricket lover, known as "Vizzy" in cricketing circles, who gifted the palace, along with of land surrounding it, for use as a school in September 1961. As a tribute to the Royal Family, the original crest and motto of the Gajapathi dynasty was adopted by the school from its inception. The Palace was a center for games and sports, where all-India tournaments were conducted, and sportsmen from all over India c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telangana Movement
The Telangana movement refers to a movement for the creation of a separate state, Telangana, from the pre-existing state of Andhra Pradesh in India. The new state corresponds to the Telugu-speaking portions of the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad, which were merged with Andhra Pradesh in 1956, leading to the Mulki Agitations. After decades of protests and agitations, the central government, under the United Progressive Alliance, decided to bifurcate the existing Andhra Pradesh state and on 2 June 2014, the Union Cabinet unilaterally cleared the bill for the creation of Telangana. Lasting for almost 5 decades, it was one of the most long lasting movements in South India. On 18 February 2014, the Lok Sabha passed the bill with a voice vote. Subsequently, the bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha two days later, on 20 February. As per the bill, Hyderabad would be the capital of Telangana, while the city would also remain the capital of residual state of Andhra Pradesh for no mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Acharya Nagarjuna University (IAST: ''Ācārya Nāgārjuna Vișvavidyālaya'') is a state university in Namburu, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India. History The university was established as Nagarjuna University by Act 43 of 1976 of A.P. State Legislature and Governed by Act 4 of 1991 covering 6 Universities of the State. It was inaugurated on 11 September 1976 by then President of India, Sri Fakruddin Ali Ahmed. It was renamed Acharya Nagarjuna University through the A.P. Universities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2004, promulgated by the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. In 1976, Andhra University started a Post-Graduate Centre in Maddi Bala Triupura Sundaramma Polytechnic, Nallapadu, Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, as an Extension Center to cater to the needs of higher education of the people of this region. Organisation and administration Vice chancellors The university's past vice chancellors: # V. Balaiah (19-8-1976 to 19-8-1979) # B. Sarveswara Rao (20-8-1979 to 08-02-198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chalam (writer)
Gudipati Venkatachalam (1894–1979), popularly known as Chalam, was an Indian Telugu-language writer and philosopher. He was considered to be one of the most influential personalities in modern Telugu literature. Most of Chalam's work was regarding women, especially the kind of difficulties women encountered in the society, both physical and psychological. Chalam's work discussed how he believed women should face these problems. His writing had a distinctive style which would earn him an enviable place in the Telugu literary world. Chalam's writings have been celebrated by his contemporaries and are a growing influence among writers of the current generation as well. Life Much that is known about Chalam's childhood comes from his 1972 autobiography titled ''Chalam''. In it, he vividly mentions how he suffered beatings from his father and how his mother, residing at her parents’ home (in Tenali) even after getting married and starting a family with her husband, who belongs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Film By Aravind
''A Film by Aravind'' is 2005 Indian Telugu language mystery thriller film produced by Maroju Sridhar Rao, Sridhar Cinema and directed by Sekhar Suri. The story is that a director and an actor who fall in love with a mysterious woman. It was followed by ''Aravind 2''. This film was remade in Kannada as ''Nimma Shankarnag''. The film was dubbed into Hindi as ''Bhayanak: A Murder Mystery'' in 2011. Plot Childhood friends Aravind (Rajiv Kanakala) and Rishi ( Rishi) struggled for film industry fame before Aravind's films with Rishi as hero become successful. They made two blockbuster films together. Then Konda thought of directing a new story written by a new writer and made a job offer to some writers. He then saw a story written by a new writer on which Aravind's co-director unfortunately dropped some ink on the script. Aravind found the script very interesting and he along with Rishi planned to go on a road trip to search for inspiration to complete the remaining script of a th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jandhyala
Jandhyala Subrahmanya Sastry (14 January 1951 – 19 June 2001), known mononymously by his surname Jandhyala, was an Indian film director, screenwriter, playwright, and actor known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He is popularly known as Hasya Brahma (). In a career spanning more than two decades, he directed over 40 films and wrote the dialogue for more than 300 films. He won three state Nandi Awards one each for Best Director, Best Story Writer, and Best Dialogue Writer and one Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu. ''The Hindu'' referred to him as the 'King of Comedy in Tollywood'. Jandhyala was interested in theatre right from his childhood. In his college days, he wrote many plays that became popular. He later entered the film industry in 1976 and established himself as a versatile writer penning commercial blockbusters such as '' Adavi Ramudu'' (1977), ''Vetagadu'' (1979) as well as critically-acclaimed films like ''Siri Siri Muvva'' (1976), '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhimavaram
Bhimavaram is a city and headquarters of West Godavari district of the Andhra Pradesh state of India. It is the administrative headquarters of Bhimavaram mandal in Bhimavaram revenue division. It is a part of Bhimavaram Urban Development Authority. census, it is the most populous urban area in the district with a population of 210,000. It is one of the major pilgrimage centers in the state, which is home to Somaramam, one of the five great Pancharama Kshetras. History Along with much of present-day coastal Andhra Pradesh, Bhimavaram was controlled by the Chola dynasty. Under Kulothunga Chola I, Bhimavaram was ruled by his sons who served as viceroys. Stone inscriptions have been found in the town dating from his reign (c. 1096 C.E.). Etymology The name Bhimavaram literally means "the gift of Bhima". According to a legend, in around 890–918 AD, an Eastern Chalukya king named Chalukya Bheema built a Siva temple and laid the foundation to this town. It was originally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alluri Sitarama Raju
Alluri Sitarama Raju (4 July 1897 or 1898 – 7 May 1924) was an Indian revolutionary, who waged an armed campaign against the British colonial rule in India. Born in present-day Andhra Pradesh, he was involved in opposing the British in response to the 1882 Madras Forest Act which restricted the free movement of Adivasis in their forest habitats, and prevented them from practicing their traditional form of agriculture called podu. Rising discontent towards the British led to the Rampa Rebellion of 1922, in which Alluri played the major role as its leader. Mustering combined forces of Adivasis, farmers and other sympathizers to the cause, he engaged in guerilla campaigns against the British in the border regions of then Madras Presidency, now parts of East Godavari and Visakhapatnam. He was given the epithet"''Manyam Veerudu''" () by the local villagers for his heroic exploits. Harnessing widespread discontent of the Indian people towards the British colonial authorities i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
75th Year Of Independence Day Of India
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav or 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence was an event, in which the 75th Anniversary of the Independence of India was celebrated in India and abroad. It was ''76th Independence Day'' of India. Summary The Government of India decided to celebrate the 75 years of Independence of India, with tribute to people instrumental in bringing India thus far in its journey, in the spirit of Self-reliant India. It is the initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence from British Raj and the history of India's people, culture and achievements. The commemoration is to be celebrated through a series of events organized by the Government of India. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the celebration on 12 March 2021 with a 'Padyatra' (march) at Sabarmati Ashram with a 75-week countdown to its 75th anniversary of independence and it will continue till 2023 ending on 15th August 2023. There are five themes of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sankaraguptam
Sankaraguptam is a village in Malikipuram Mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located in the delta region of Godavari known as Konaseema. Coconut, rice, and casuarina are the major crops grown. This is also the birth village of the legendary Carnatic musician M. Balamuralikrishna. Etymology The name is said to be derived when Sankara hid here to protect himself from Bhashmasura who was blessed with boon by Lord Sankara that the head on which he places his palm would be burnt into ashes). Sankara refers to Lord Shiva and guptam is a secret, the place where Lord Shiva hid to protect himself from Bhasmasura. Demographics According to Indian census The decennial Census of India has been conducted 16 times, as of 2021. While it has been undertaken every 10 years, beginning in 1872 under British Viceroy Lord Mayo, the first complete census was taken in 1881. Post 1949, it has been conducted by ..., 2001 and 2011, the demographic detail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ram Mandir
Ram Mandir is a Hindu temple that is being built in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India, at the site of Ram Janmabhoomi, according to the ''Ramayana'' the birthplace of Rama, a principal deity of Hinduism. The temple construction is being supervised by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra. The ground-breaking ceremony was performed on 5 August 2020 by India’s prime minister Narendra Modi. The temple premises will include temples dedicated to deities Surya, Ganesha, Shiva, Durga, Vishnu and Brahma. History Background Rama, an incarnation of god Vishnu, is a widely worshiped Hindu deity. According to the ancient Indian epic, Ramayana, Rama was born in Ayodhya. In the 16th century, the Mughals constructed a mosque, the Babri Masjid which is believed to be the site of the Ram Janmabhoomi, said to be birthplace of Rama. A violent dispute arose in the 1850s. In the 1980s, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), belonging to the Hindu nationalist family Sangh Parivar, launched a new movem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
